My master gave me a death mission: to go down the mountain and retrieve his granddaughter.

"Brother Su, according to you, this rough stone can increase in value by more than two times. Could it be that there is top-grade jade inside?"

Upon hearing Su Muchen's words, Qian Yutang immediately realized that Su Muchen had spent 20 million to bid for this rough stone, and it could still increase in value by more than 200%. Only top-grade jadeite could have such a high potential for appreciation.

"That's right. I noticed this rough stone when I was in the exhibition hall. Apart from the thin layer of high-ice jadeite on the outside, the inside is completely top-grade glass-type jadeite, which is why I spent such a high price to bid for it."

"Brother Su, I'm truly impressed by your eye for quality. By the way, Brother Su, are you selling this rough stone? No need to wait for it to be cut open, I'll give you an offer right now."

Qian Yutang believed Su Muchen's words without a doubt and immediately set his sights on the raw stone.

"Hehe, Brother Qian, I'm sorry about this time. We came here for the raw stones at the auction. The reason we sold those raw stones at the trading venue before was to raise funds for the auction."

Su Muchen and his companion came specifically for these raw stones; how could they possibly make a move again?

"Oh, so you're in the jewelry business too, brother?"

"I am not, but Miss Liu is. I wonder if Brother Qian has ever heard of Liu's Jewelry in Nanjiang City, Jiangbei Province?"

"Liu's Jewelry in Nanjiang City? Brother Su, you mean Liu Zhenghong's Liu's Jewelry?"

"Boss Qian, the Liu Zhenghong you mentioned is my father. Do you know my father, Boss Qian?"

Upon hearing someone mention her father, Liu Ziyan's eyes dimmed slightly.

"Of course I know him. In fact, I'm quite close to your father. Ten years ago, we went to Myanmar together to buy raw stones, and we almost didn't make it back."

"I know about this too. I was very young at the time, and my mom and I cried for days because of it. Fortunately, my dad came back safely, but now..."

As Liu Ziyan spoke, tears streamed down her face uncontrollably, clearly indicating that she had touched a sore spot.

"Niece, I know about your family's situation. Please accept my condolences."

It is clear that Qian Yutang was aware of the death of Liu Ziyan's parents.

"Niece, by the way, doesn't your Liu's Jewelry have a stable supply of goods? Why do you need to come to the auction to buy raw stones? Could it be that something is wrong with your Liu's Jewelry?"

When Liu Ziyan's father was still alive, Qian Yutang's company had a lot of cooperation with Liu's Jewelry, so he was quite familiar with Liu's Jewelry.

However, due to the passing of Liu Ziyan's father in recent years, the cooperation between the two companies has gradually faded. This is a very normal phenomenon in the business world. When the person in charge changes, the partners will change to some extent.

"Miss Liu, please calm down first. Let me talk to Brother Qian!"

At this moment, Liu Ziyan was still grieving, so Su Muchen had no choice but to answer Qian Yutang's question himself.

"Brother Qian, it's like this, ever since Miss Liu's father passed away, the Liu family has..."

Su Muchen told Qian Yutang everything he knew, including why he came to the auction to purchase raw stones.

"This is outrageous! The Liu family has gone too far. They even steal their own niece's property. They're not family, they're just robbers."

After listening to Su Muchen's story, Qian Yutang was immediately furious. He never expected that his friend's child would suffer such a huge change. Not only did he lose his parents one after another, but he was also suppressed by his relatives. Now, they even want to take away the inheritance left by his friend.

"Brother Qian, people's hearts are not what they used to be. How many people in this world would consider family ties when faced with money? Even fathers and sons can turn against each other when it comes to interests, let alone relatives who are only related by blood."

As the saying goes, people die for wealth and birds die for food. With so much inheritance left by Liu Ziyan's father, it's hard not to attract covetous eyes.

"Niece, don't worry. At the shareholders' meeting of your Liu's Jewelry tomorrow, Uncle Qian will definitely back you up. Didn't Liu Xianghong find a partner? Well, I can also cooperate with your Liu's Jewelry, and I'll even give Ashikaga to you. Let's see how Liu Xianghong can compete."

"Besides, niece, you don't need to worry. Many of the shareholders of your Liu's Jewelry have some connections with me. I will persuade them to stand on your side. No one can take your position as chairman of Liu's Jewelry away from you."

Liu Ziyan, who had just calmed down, became excited again upon hearing Qian Yutang's words.

"Uncle Qian, are you really willing to help me?"

"Of course. Putting aside my relationship with your father, just based on my current relationship with Brother Su, your Uncle Qian wouldn't stand idly by. Don't worry, Uncle Qian will definitely back you up tomorrow."

Qian Yutang patted his chest and said that, for him, although helping Liu Ziyan would harm the interests of his company, it would be a bit unreasonable to do it just because of his relationship with Liu Ziyan's father.

But now that Su Muchen is around, Qian Yutang is eager to cling to Su Muchen's coattails. Although he doesn't know the relationship between Su Muchen and Liu Ziyan, since Su Muchen is helping Liu Ziyan so wholeheartedly, then helping Liu Ziyan is the same as helping Su Muchen. Qian Yutang is more than willing to help Su Muchen.

"Brother Qian, thank you very much. If you ever need any help in the future, please don't hesitate to ask."

Su Muchen was truly grateful for Qian Yutang's help. With this great assistance, Liu Ziyan's position as chairman at tomorrow's Liu's Jewelry shareholders' meeting would be even more secure.

What Qian Yutang didn't know was how wise his decision was today; it was the first step he would take to become the richest man in the future.

While Su Muchen and his group were talking, the auction was also underway, and they had already reached lot number six.

"Fifteen million five hundred thousand..."

As Su Muchen raised his paddle to bid, the conversation among them came to an end.

"Brother Su, have you taken a liking to this rough stone?"

Upon seeing Su Muchen's bid, Qian Yutang also became interested in the raw stone that was being auctioned.

"No, I have absolutely no interest in this rough stone, and it's the worst quality rough stone in this auction."

"Ah... but why did you bid...?"

Before Qian Yutang could finish speaking, a voice immediately rang out from the scene.

"Sixteen million..."

Upon hearing that annoying voice, Qian Yutang immediately realized who was making the offer—it was that despicable man surnamed Chen.

"Sixteen million five hundred thousand..."

Su Muchen raised his paddle again to bid, but the way he bid seemed strangely familiar.

"Kid, are you getting revenge on me?"

Now it was Boss Chen's turn to be furious. Just now, no one else was bidding against him anymore, but at the last moment, his arch-rival suddenly appeared.

"Hey, Chen, who was it that just said anyone could bid at the auction? Why don't you go up and tell the auctioneer that this rough stone is yours and she doesn't need to bid anymore?"

Qian Yutang also understood why Su Muchen was bidding; it was simply giving him a taste of his own medicine.

"Hmph, let's see how much you can keep up with, eighteen million..."

Boss Chen didn't argue with Qian Yutang for long, and directly raised the price by 1.5 million, then looked at Qian Yutang provocatively.

"Twenty million..."

Su Muchen didn't even glance at Boss Chen before immediately raising the price by two million.

"Um, Brother Su, even if you're going to scam that scoundrel Chen, you don't need to add so much all at once. What if he backs out?"

Upon hearing Su Muchen's offer, Qian Yutang was startled and hurriedly reminded Su Muchen, but as soon as he finished speaking, that annoying voice rang out again.

"Hahaha...Trying to scam me? You're still too green. This rough stone is only worth eighteen million even if it reaches the top, but you've directly raised it to twenty million. I really don't know if you're stupid or just rich and foolish. Kid, since you like this rough stone so much, then I, Chen, will give it to you, hahaha..."

"Oh no, we've been tricked."

Upon hearing Boss Chen's words, Qian Yutang felt a chill run down his spine; he had been tricked instead of swindled.

"Oh, you've been tricked? I don't think so..."

Su Muchen muttered to himself.